Manchester

Art Battles have been raging since 2013 and the 20th event of the series is coming soon. Here's what to expect.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the 2008 recession, climate breakdown, Covid-19 and Brexit may not seem like they have much in common,…

With Pride's annual consultation results due this month, the 2021 parade organiser speaks to Now Then about planning one of the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ protests.

From stop motion to digital, Manchester Animation Festival’s local panel is to feature the next generation of animators, transcending ages of audience and animators alike.

Girls' Night In Manchester urges clubbers to boycott clubs until stronger action is taken to prevent spiking drinks. Now Then traces the campaign's origins and aims.

This week sees the start of MIF 2021 and Now Then takes a look at its programme for Festival Square and beyond.

After three years of home-grown illustration events, Manchester's Small Fry Collective has found its stride.

We talk to the Manchester singer about a love of soul, melodies, and music as a means to attract people's attention to the big issues.

This year's festival launches with a mass participation event and Greater Manchester residents are invited to get involved.

Steeped in the history of Manchester's old Hulme, Kim's Kitchen embarks on a new phase of community-orientated hospitality.

The authors of a new zine, 'Degrowth in Manchester', told Now Then about their motivations and inspirations.

Graphic designer and illustrator Liam Woodruff’s portfolio is bulging with twisted pop culture references framed in strikingly colourful cartoon surrealism.

"OMG, she has the same nipple tassels as me." That's not a phrase you will come across in the supermarket. The fact it didn’t cause a stir…

Hi from Liz! Welcome to a special edition of Word Life, showcasing the work of Mancunian writing and spoken word collective Young Identity…

Honeyfeet’s steps along the musical road have been more marathon than sprint. That Orange Whip, due for release on 30 March, is only the…

There are not many people who will claim that the housing situation in the United Kingdom isn’t broken, or at least in the need of some…

Riley tells us about her style, influences and the inspiration of Greater Manchester’s settings, and hints at a follow-up to the Northern Light exhibition.

Is a bike-share scheme on its own enough to shift our transport mindset in favour of cycling and help mould a ‘cycling city’?

Read the online version of our second print issue, which was published back in 2012.

Read the online version of our first print issue, which was published back in 2012.